Class Types

Iyengar Yoga is dynamic, physical and rejuvenating. It is suited to all ages and fitness levels, making yoga accessible to all bodies at all stages of life. There is an emphasis on precision and alignment in all poses and the appropriate use of props and sequencing, with teachers monitoring students and making adjustments.

If you are interested in trying our online classes, we have made a 6-week beginner course available our website and it can be access using this link.

  • General

    General classes are for students with some yoga experience. Students continue to consolidate the foundation poses and are introduced to newer poses such as inversions and backbends. It is expected that students in General Classes are comfortable in the setup and practice of Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) and Sirsasana (Headstand).

  • Led Practices

    Led practices are for experienced students. In these classes the teacher is practicing with the students at the same time, so students need to know the yoga poses and how they need to adjust if they have any restrictions. These classes include:

    • Hips Led Practice.

    • Backbends Led Practice.

    • Dynamic Led Practice (flow).

  • Pranayama

    Pranayama is yogic breathing and we have 1 class per week. A general pranayama class with Simon Joannou which is suitable for students with limited experience with pranayama.

  • Gulnaaz Dashti

    Specialist class with Senior Teacher Gulnaaz Dashti from the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune India. These class are suitable for experienced students, teachers and trainee teachers. They represent a great opportunity for professional development. We have an extensive library of recorded classes that are available for rent. These classes are not included in our memberships and are paid for separately.

  • Stephanie Quirk

    Stephanie Quirk is a world leader in the field of Yoga Therapeutics, having spent 20 years living, studying and working directly with the Iyengar family at the Ramanani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, India. Periodically throughout the year Stephanie holds online workshops which represent investigation and learning for experienced students, teachers and teacher trainees. They represent a great opportunity for professional development. We have an extensive library of recorded classes that are available for rent. These classes are not included in our memberships and are paid for separately.

Our teachers include Senior Australian teachers and Senior Teachers from the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune India who have travelled internationally teaching workshops.

We have a number of different memberships and specialist classes that can be purchased individually. We also have an extensive library of recorded classes for Gulnaaz Dashti and Stephanie Quirk that can be rented.

“Yoga is the golden key which unlocks the door to peace, tranquility, and joy”.”

— B.K.S. Iyengar